MSCI Services is building cutting-edge software and data workflows to identify and analyze the exposure to climate change of publicly traded companies. This data informs investors about companies climate risk within our climate risk and ESG models. We are seeking a Senior Associate - Physical Risk Engineering with a strong interest in cross-functional work with domain experts to create production-ready climate data using Python. In this role, you'll focus on the physical risk components of our climate risk model, requiring a good understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), processing large geospatial datasets, and the common physical risk modeling framework (hazard x exposure x vulnerability). This work directly contributes to the models and data used by the largest financial players globally.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with researchers in developing production-grade models.
Design and implement the engineering aspects of physical risk models (hazard, exposure, vulnerability) for a performant and sustainable engineering solution.
Co-design and implement geospatial data workflows for physical risk models based on a common spatial platform.
Participate in the review of requirements, design, and code.
Mentor other developers, providing them with technical guidance in GIS.

Qualifications:

Proficient in software engineering, including Python.
Strong familiarity working with UNIX command lines and its toolset.
Experience with or strong interest in Google Cloud Platform and/or Azure and container-based development.
Enjoys interacting in a cross-cultural and geographically distributed environment.
Ability to transform client business requirements into technical solutions.
Strong analytic skills, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a multi-cultural and geographically distributed team.
Self-motivated, proactive, and a team player demonstrating an exceptional drive towards client delivery.

What we offer you:

Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your needs, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall well-being.
Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.
A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
A global network of talented colleagues who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed by access to our Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro, and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility, and expanded roles.
We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion, belonging, and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups: All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women's Leadership Forum.